3. When traveling, try not to engage in long conversations in trains, planes, or cars. Maintain good posture and don’t twist the neck or head.

4. Be aware of everyday stresses that can cause tension in the vocal mechanism.

5. Avoid unhealthy environments such as smoky rooms, dust, and fumes.

6. Avoid excessive throat clearing and coughing.

7. When talking on the telephone, maintain good posture and don’t slouch or cradle receiver on your shoulder. Speak in a comfortable conversational level, not too softly. Avoid using cell phones in noisy surroundings (see 2. above)

8. Drink plenty of water. The vocal folds require a good level of fluid in the body.